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International Colored Gemstone Association has a wealth of information on colored stones.
 
International Colored Gemstone Association has a wealth of information on colored stones.

Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker's Marks - The most extensive internet resource for research of silver hallmarks & maker's marks. Thousands of images of American & World silver marks and hallmarks.
 
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker's Marks - The most extensive internet resource for research of silver hallmarks & maker's marks. Thousands of images of American & World silver marks and hallmarks.

EnchantedLearning.com - has the most complete glossary of jewelry terms on the web. It has clear & easy to understand definitions along with photos.
 
EnchantedLearning.com - has the most complete glossary of jewelry terms on the web. It has clear & easy to understand definitions along with photos.

American Society of Jewelry Historians - glossary of jewelry terms.
 
American Society of Jewelry Historians - glossary of jewelry terms.

New York Public Library - Jewelry: A Research Guide
 
New York Public Library - Jewelry: A Research Guide

Ganoksin - The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet.
 
Ganoksin - The Gem and Jewelry World's foremost Resource on The Internet.

Chicago Silver - Jewelry from the American Arts & Crafts Movement
 
Chicago Silver - Jewelry from the American Arts & Crafts Movement

Silver Collecting - The Online Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks
 
Silver Collecting - The Online Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks

Antique Web - Antique Jewelry: Value & Antique Jewelry Catches and Hinges
 
Antique Web - Antique Jewelry: Value & Antique Jewelry Catches and Hinges

N.E. Antiques Journal - A Great Article on Cameos
 
N.E. Antiques Journal - A Great Article on Cameos

Metalcyberspace - has a list of Museums that feature Jewelry and Metalsmithing & more!
 
Metalcyberspace - has a list of Museums that feature Jewelry and Metalsmithing & more!

Adornment : The Newsletter of Jewelry and Related Arts - a quarterly journal with articles on jewelry from ancient to antique to period and modern studio jewelry.
 
Adornment : The Newsletter of Jewelry and Related Arts - a quarterly journal with articles on jewelry from ancient to antique to period and modern studio jewelry.

Google Patent Search - Jewelry patent numbers can be research here. This tool can be very useful when trying to date a piece of jewelry. However, sometimes the patent number is only for the finding, not actual piece of jewelry.
 
Google Patent Search - Jewelry patent numbers can be research here. This tool can be very useful when trying to date a piece of jewelry. However, sometimes the patent number is only for the finding, not actual piece of jewelry.

Search the vintage Bulova watch database by movement type, model, serial number and year or date code. There are currently 1062 identified Watches on the myBulova.com website.
 
Search the vintage Bulova watch database by movement type, model, serial number and year or date code. There are currently 1062 identified Watches on the myBulova.com website.

The Jewelry Ring - The Jewelry Ring is an email discussion list for jewelry enthusiasts, experts and historians, collectors, and dealers at many levels, who discuss vintage and vintage costume jewelry in a friendly and welcoming forum.
 
The Jewelry Ring - The Jewelry Ring is an email discussion list for jewelry enthusiasts, experts and historians, collectors, and dealers at many levels, who discuss vintage and vintage costume jewelry in a friendly and welcoming forum.

The Silver Forum - Discussion list for 20th century silver from the turn of the century to contemporary. The list covers all the major movements, such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-century Modern.
 
The Silver Forum - Discussion list for 20th century silver from the turn of the century to contemporary. The list covers all the major movements, such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-century Modern.

Jewelry Camp - A great place to lean all about jewelry from well-known authors, museum curators, and dealers.
 
Jewelry Camp - A great place to lean all about jewelry from well-known authors, museum curators, and dealers.

A Tribute to Alexander Ritchie & Celtic Revival Jewelry - including John Hart, John McGilvray, Iain MacCormick, Celtic Art Industries, Iona Silver, and Dawson-Bowman
 
A Tribute to Alexander Ritchie & Celtic Revival Jewelry - including John Hart, John McGilvray, Iain MacCormick, Celtic Art Industries, Iona Silver, and Dawson-Bowman

Art of Mourning - a site dedicated to mourning, memorial and sentimental jewellery, funeralia and art. This site showcases many museum worthy examples of this type of jewelry.
 
Art of Mourning - a site dedicated to mourning, memorial and sentimental jewellery, funeralia and art. This site showcases many museum worthy examples of this type of jewelry.

Books On Design - carries both new European books and out of print American and European books on 20th century design and decorative arts. The subjects included are Art Deco, Art Nouveau, architecture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, silver, jewelry, fashion & textiles.
 
Books On Design - carries both new European books and out of print American and European books on 20th century design and decorative arts. The subjects included are Art Deco, Art Nouveau, architecture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, silver, jewelry, fashion & textiles.

Siam Man - Great Information on Siam & Nielloware Jewelry, including the names and picutres of Nielloware Characters.
 
Siam Man - Great Information on Siam & Nielloware Jewelry, including the names and picutres of Nielloware Characters.

The Birmingham Assay Office - Early Silver Hallmarks Database. This database will allow you to research Birmingham hallmarks, including sponsors’ marks and dates.
 
The Birmingham Assay Office - Early Silver Hallmarks Database. This database will allow you to research Birmingham hallmarks, including sponsors’ marks and dates.

Repair Your Own Costume Jewelry - Mr. Stones is a good source for rhinestones and parts - This site sells vintage stones, supplies, repair kits, and findings. Including costume jewelry fold over clasps, box clasps, box clasps tongues and prong settings.
 
Repair Your Own Costume Jewelry - Mr. Stones is a good source for rhinestones and parts - This site sells vintage stones, supplies, repair kits, and findings. Including costume jewelry fold over clasps, box clasps, box clasps tongues and prong settings.

Canadian Institute of Gemmology - they offer a correspondence course for all jewellery collectors and enthusiasts. In ten lessons a survey of jewellery from the ancient world to the present day will be taken
 
Canadian Institute of Gemmology - they offer a correspondence course for all jewellery collectors and enthusiasts. In ten lessons a survey of jewellery from the ancient world to the present day will be taken

New England Gem Lab - Gem and Jewelry Appraisals by New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal Services. New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal is one of fifteen appraisal firms with the highly regarded title from the American Gem Society of Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA) in the USA and Canada.
 
New England Gem Lab - Gem and Jewelry Appraisals by New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal Services. New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal is one of fifteen appraisal firms with the highly regarded title from the American Gem Society of Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA) in the USA and Canada.

An Informative look at the unsigned jewelry of Miriam Haskell with photos and commentary by author Cathy Gordon. The commentary contains many tips on how to separate the real from the fake.
 
An Informative look at the unsigned jewelry of Miriam Haskell with photos and commentary by author Cathy Gordon. The commentary contains many tips on how to separate the real from the fake.

art-amerindien.com - Native American Jewelry Hallmarks and Shop Marks - A wonderful site, with tons of photos! Thanks Alain!
 
art-amerindien.com - Native American Jewelry Hallmarks and Shop Marks - A wonderful site, with tons of photos! Thanks Alain!